Calipari seeks historic Final Four achievement with Arkansas

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The Arkansas Razorbacks are having an impressive season in college basketball. They started their SEC games with a tough 0-5 record but have made a remarkable comeback. Head coach John Calipari joined the team when it had no players left on the roster. He quickly rebuilt the team with talented freshmen and key transfers. Calipari brought in players like DJ Wagner, Adou Thiero, and Zvonimir Ivisic, as well as transfers Johnell Davis and Jonas Aidoo. After a rough start, the Razorbacks have bounced back and now reached the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament by defeating St. John’s. There was some drama in the last game, as St. John’s coach Rick Pitino faced criticism for benching star player RJ Luis Jr. during the final moments. Pitino responded strongly to questions about his decision. Now, Calipari is on the brink of making history. He is just two wins away from becoming the first coach to lead four different programs to the Final Four. Rece Davis praised Calipari's work, noting his enjoyment of taking the underdog role. With their eyes set on the Final Four, the Razorbacks are determined to help their coach achieve this historic milestone.


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